Job Description

Senior Director Human Resources

Department: Consultancy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Reporting To: Chief Operations Officer

Compensation: €90,000 - €110,000 / year

HR Path/Eaton Square Talent Management have partnered with a client in the Education sector.

The ideal candidate will have the right mix of qualifications, experience, and skills, and must meet all essential criteria.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Chief Human Resources Officer has responsibility for the strategic leadership, line management and delivery of the Human Resources and related functions

Key Responsibilities

Governance

• Advise senior leadership on legal, regulatory, and HR matters.
• Report on HR performance, strategy, and key plans.
• Ensure all HR activities follow University policies and regulations.

Leadership

• Contribute to overall strategy and decision making.
• Lead or support key initiatives, using data to improve performance.
• Represent on committees and externally.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with key external bodies and partners.
• Represent in sector groups and with government agencies.

Human Resources

• Lead and develop the HR function and strategy.
• Manage and support HR teams to deliver results.
• Build strong relationships.
• Lead industrial relations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage HR budgets and staff performance.

Operations

• Oversee planning, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Improve systems, processes, and service delivery.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing standards are met.
• Develop and review policies and service agreements.
• Promote collaboration, efficiency, and best practice.

General

• Carry out additional duties as required by senior leadership.
• Delegate tasks as needed while retaining overall accountability.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Candidates must meet all of the following:

• A Level 8 degree (or equivalent).
• At least 5 years’ senior management experience in Human Resources (or a similar role) in a large, complex organisation.
• At least 5 years’ experience in strategic leadership, planning, and governance in a relevant function.
• Strong strategic planning and organisational skills, with the ability to turn organisational goals into team plans.
• Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams, especially during periods of change.
• Experience using data to improve services for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of HR information systems and data-driven HR practices.
• Experience promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (including gender equality).

The following are advantageous:

• A Level 9 (or higher) qualification.
• MCIPD or FCIPD accreditation.
• Experience in the Irish public sector.
• Experience leading HR transformation projects.
• Experience managing complex industrial relations negotiations.
• Experience working within an HR Business Partnering model.
• Experience developing workforce planning strategies.
• Experience creating and implementing talent acquisition strategies.

Benefits

• Enrolment to Public Sector Pension scheme
• Tax Saver and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Optometry Centre – free eye tests and discounted glasses
• Sports facilities with discounted gym membership
• Facilitation of direct deductions from salary for Hospital Saturday Fund health plan/ Income Continuance Plan/Health Insurance Plan/Cornmarket financial advice plan